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/Users/Downloads/348.PNGWe went up and talked to the canvas people yesterday, all new canvas for us can't wait to se the new stuff installed
we no/Users/markcrawford/Downloads/348.PNGticed the seat vinyl that looks like ostrich was cleaned and took some of the dark pattern off of it
so the question is how is the best way to clean it so it all looks the same

can't believe no remarks

Help us out a bit Mark72. Give us a little more detailed explanation of what the issue is. I'm not sure the question / querie is as clear to the readers as it is to you as detailed in the initial post.

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Ernie Follis
It'll Do II
Four Winns 348 (2005)

There are no pictures that came through. Have never seen seat vinyl that looks like ostrich.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

It is a strip that goes across the seat it is tan in color just below the white on the top of the seat can't get pic the boat is two hours away

Using the picture below taken from my 2005 boat, can you detail the problem. I get the impression that you have issues where the white vinyl and tan vinyl meet, where there is a darker strip of "piping" (not sure this is the correct term).

Clarifications would help. If I recall correctly, some of the tan vinyl does have a bit of a roughened texture, especially the top 2" of the tan vinyl on the companion seat, just above the "piping" and below the white vinyl.

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Ernie Follis
It'll Do II
Four Winns 348 (2005)

Sting Ray you are right on the description you gave it is the part above the piping below the white at the top of the seat. I don't know if our new to us boat is just dirty or if the rubbed the color off of it.

Found another picture that I enlarged to show the different textures, and there is indeed a bit of a colour difference. You can see both a change in color and texture on the area above the piping - it is not smooth like the bulk of the tan vinyl.I am sure that it came that way from the factory.

I have only used the recommended 303 products (Cleaner and UV protectant) to maintain the vinyl and am pleased with the results. If it is a stain or spill that has caused discoloration, then I would consult the various threads in the forum dealing with vinyl maintenance. Each product seems to have different results (positive and negative) on getting the stains out and not harming the vinyl itself.

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Ernie Follis
It'll Do II
Four Winns 348 (2005)

thank you ours is the same but the dark is all rubbed off in spots looks bad might have to try and see if i can rub dark back in with dye or try and get it all off.

If you want to rub the darker spots off the rest of it, then Mr Clean Magic Eraser might be able to do that. They are slightly abrasive.

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"Knot Easy" 2000 Horizon 240 Volvo 5.7GS /SX
tow: 2017 Honda PILOT EXL-AWD
prev. boats:
'87 Chaparral 198CXL 4.3 OMC Cobra
'69 Jetstar 16ft Ski Boat, 115hp Yamaha
'68 Aluminum Jon Boat, 3hp Sears
'64 Water Wings

Thank you for the help
We went from a 248 FW to a 280 Rinker now the 348 FW
can't wait till spring we are so excited

Good luck with the 348. I had a simular problem on my last boat. It turned out to be dirt build up in the lower area of the vinly material. After trying everything under the sun, I got aggressive and used a nylon bristle fingernail cleaning brush about 3" long and scrubbed the area with spray nine and wiped off the area with soap and water. Came out like new. Then I used 303 vinly protectorant. I'm not endorsing such a harsh product as spray nine on vinly but it worked for me.